Summary
Tommy Tavenner is a Lead Developer with 12 years of experience building data-driven systems that sit at the crossroads of data science, marketing, and nonprofit fundraising. Currently leading development at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, he blends systems design, analytics, and practical experimentation to turn strategy into measurable growth while preserving organizational mission. His background at the National Wildlife Federation spans data strategy, architecture, and development marketing, where he designed database ecosystems, integrations, and quality controls that supported targeted fundraising. Skilled in forecasting, trend analysis, API and web development, Tommy pairs technical depth in database management with a marketer’s instinct for audience segmentation and campaign optimization. He brings a rare combination of hands-on engineering and fundraising savvy, having written scripts and built tools that surfaced high-value donor opportunities and operationalized cleaner data. Based in Virginia, he favors pragmatic, test-driven approaches that prioritize impact over technical novelty.
12 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
MA, Arts Management, MA, Arts Management at George Mason University